Impulse O2
The smell in short
The first thing you smell is lime and bergamot. The heart brings apple and watery notes. On the skin it settles into musk. Overall it smells citrus and fresh.
- Came out
- 1997
- Lasts
- 3 to 6 hours
- Best in
- summer
O2 notes
Top notes
What you smell first
Heart notes
The main smell
Base notes
What stays on your skin
Smell profile
Main accords
How strong each part of the smell is
Best seasons and time of day
About Impulse O2
Impulse is the house behind O2.
Impulse perfumes worth knowing
The house has 20 perfumes here, led by Tropical Beach + Espresso, Burnt Marshmallow + Leather Jacket and Charli XCX Vanilla Kisses.
Sillage and projection
Projection is medium: people near you can smell it. Three or four sprays give a good balance.
For work or for evenings
It works better in the day than at night, so it is a good pick for work, school and daily wear. Its citrus side keeps it clean and easy.
Is O2 your kind of scent?
The strongest accord is citrus (100%), followed by fresh and aquatic. You will probably like it if you enjoy citrus and fresh smells and notes like apple and musk. Less obvious notes include lemon and water lily. Perfume fans rate it 4.45 out of 5.
O2 through the year
The best time of year to wear it is summer and spring. It is less suited to winter. Ranked by season: summer, spring, fall and winter. Its fresh smell feels good on warm days.
Other versions
There is 1 other version of this perfume, released in 2023.
O2 dupes and alternatives
Similar picks to try: Yves Saint Laurent Y (4 shared notes), Lattafa Najdia (5 shared notes), Roja Dove Roja Isola Blu (5 shared notes) and Roja Dove Roja Elysium Parfum (4 shared notes).
More questions
Does O2 last long?
It lasts about 3 to 6 hours on skin.
Can men wear O2?
It is made for women, but anyone who likes the smell can wear it.
When did it come out?
It came out in 1997.